Implants

An implant is an artificial material implanted in the body to remain there permanently or at least for a longer period of time. A distinction is often made between medical, plastic and functional implants. Medical implants have the task of supporting or replacing bodily functions. Depending on their function, they are also called implanted prostheses. Many biomaterials are used in the form of implants inside the body. These include, for example, stents, pacemakers or joint prostheses.